Quay Facilities News

  01/08/2024 In 2018, 33-year-old father of three Mark Mathers was fatally injured while repairing an industrial roller door in Aberdeen. The court case concluded earlier this month, with Patrick Forman Industrial Doors, the company Mr Mathers worked for, being fined £165,000 for safety failures leading to his death. The tragic loss of Mr Mathers is a reminder of how important safe industrial door practices are. The incident has prompted many in our industry, including […] Read more

28/05/2024 Owning a building comes with a lot of responsibilities. Staying on top of maintenance, arranging for cleaning, and making sure the lights stay on are just some of the tasks you’ll need to take care of, but there’s one responsibility that stands out above the rest: keeping everyone and everything inside safe. The best way to do that? Investing in a roller shutter.  The team at Quay Facilities have years of experience working with […] Read more

  11/04/2024 When it comes to safeguarding your shop or warehouse after hours, having a roller shutter is essential. Nothing quite matches the security it offers against break-ins and lock tampering, not to mention the convenience of rolling it out of the way when reopening the next day. Roller shutters need to be strong and durable, which is why most roller shutters are made of either steel or aluminium. However, knowing which metal best suits […] Read more

19/03/2024 As a business owner, you have a responsibility to protect the safety of your staff and visitors. One way to do this is by taking proper care of your industrial shutters. When an industrial shutter malfunctions, it not only puts the security of your premises at risk, but also poses a significant threat of injury. The moving parts of the door can potentially crush people or objects, and there’s a risk of getting tangled […] Read more

01/02/2024 In the past, house owners were reluctant to install garage roller shutter doors as they were less attractive than traditional doors. However, these doors have gained popularity recently as they offer a range of advantages, often making them a better choice than standard doors. Over the years, their appearance has improved, with modern rolling doors available in a range of attractive finishes, meaning homes can now benefit from additional security and insulation whilst still […] Read more

08/01/2024 A broken or malfunctioning roller shutter door can be a major hassle. Not only does it make getting into your garage difficult, but it also increases your chances of a break-in, reduces your building’s energy efficiency, and even poses a risk to your safety. Getting it repaired quickly should be a priority, but with so many repair companies to choose from, which do you go with? Simple: you choose the company that’s earned the […] Read more

08/12/2023 If you’ve been following the news lately, you might have heard about an “epidemic” of retail crime over the last few years. It might sound dramatic, but it’s a very real issue – shop thefts have more than doubled in the past three years, costing retailers around £953 million annually. There’s also been a noticeable spike in violence and abuse against store employees. So, why is this happening, and what can we do about […] Read more